There was a Philly Cheesesteak hut right under the freeway overpass near the lightrail tracks along MLK Way south in Columbia City. I think it was called Original Phillys, but I never made it back that way. I remember it looked like a winner when we drove past.

Its still there but its under the lightrail tracks not the freeway. My husband---from outside Philly---likes it very very much. They also---and I understand this to be important for those in the know--sell those tandy cake things......

There's Elo's or something down below the freeway near the light rail tracks on Airport way. They suck.

And then's the place I THINK you guys are thinking of right at the corner of MLK and Rainier near Franklin High School. (it's not in Columbia City, it's waaaay further north)Is this the place we're talking about? I believe it's related (or has some connection) to the old Philly's Best that was on 23rd and Union.

I've been there a couple of times, and it was a decent cheesesteak, but not one of the great sandwiches of my life. I haven't felt compelled to go back, like I do to Paseo for their cuban, but it satisfies the Philly craving.

We have been looking for a new cheesesteak place since Philly's Best on 23rd and Union closed for the second time (after the second owner was shot). We like Chicken Cheesesteak and these were as close as we have found to our old favorites!

In Philly I believe rib eye reigns supreme. Here I am not sure what the different places use. I prefer philly fevre but it can be inconsistent bc the ownership is always changing hands. The Original Philly on MLK and Rainer is a close second. I have had Tat's but it wasn't memorable. Elo's is a distant last.